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Laurie A. Allen, Esq. has served as our Senior Vice President, Legal and Business Development since June 2005, as Chief Legal Officer since March 2002 and as our Secretary since January 1999. From January 1999 to December 1999, she served as our Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Legal Affairs and General Counsel. From January 2000 to March 2002, Ms. Allen was Senior Vice President, Business Development and Legal Affairs at Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., a real estate investment trust. Previously, she was a partner with the law firm of Brobeck, Phleger and Harrison, LLP from January 1996 to December 1998. She also was an associate with Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, LLP from February 1991 to December 1995. Ms. Allen received her A.B. degree in History from the University of California, Los Angeles, her J.D. degree from Emory University School of Law and her L.L.M. degree in taxation from New York University School of Law. | 